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November 2010 - Posts

Five Keys to Successful Negotiation
Whether you're a buyer or a seller you want to succeed in the realty marketplace. That's natural and reasonable, but what are the steps you need to triumph? Negotiation is a complex matter and all transactions are unique. Both sides—buyer Read More...
Cut Your Electric Bills Painlessly
A few simple tricks can save you a bundle By Burt Ramone var totalPages = "0" Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are much more efficient than incandescent bulbs and last six to 10 times longer. When Mom told you to turn out the lights, she was thinking Read More...
6 Creative Ways to Afford a Home
. Investigate local, state, and national down payment assistance programs. These programs give qualified applicants loans or grants to cover all or part of your required down payment. National programs include the Nehemiah program, www.getdownpayment.com Read More...
Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
Federal Energy Efficiency Tax Credits By Amanda Goucher The Federal Government continues to provide incentives to homeowners to help encourage improvements in energy efficiency. Credit opportunities exist for everything from cars and appliances to homes Read More...
Closing Documents You Should Keep
On closing day, expect to sign a lot of documents and walk away with a big stack of papers. Here’s a list of the most important documents you should file away for future reference. HUD-1 settlement statement. Itemizes all the costs — commissions, Read More...